For Real! (Hampton Hawes album)

For Real! is an album by American jazz pianist Hampton Hawes recorded in 1958 but not released on the Contemporary label until 1961.^[2]

For Real!
Studio album by Hampton Hawes
Released	August 1961[1]
Recorded	March 17, 1958
Studio	Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:19
Label	Contemporary M 3589/S 7589
Producer	Lester Koenig
Hampton Hawes chronology
Four! (1958) For Real! (1961) Bird Song (1956-58)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "pianist Hawes sounds inspired by the other players and is in top form throughout the generally memorable outing".^[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[5]

Track listing

1. "Hip" (Hampton Hawes) - 6:14
2. "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams" (Harry Barris, Ted Koehler, Billy Moll) - 9:20
3. "Crazeology" (Benny Harris) - 6:40
4. "Numbers Game" (Hawes, Harold Land) - 8:04
5. "For Real" (Hawes, Land) - 11:21
6. "I Love You" (Cole Porter) - 3:56

Personnel

• Hampton Hawes - piano
• Harold Land - tenor saxophone
• Scott LaFaro - bass
• Frank Butler - drums